Changing Scene

Great Circle Group Launches to Transform Marine Technology Sales and Service Industry.

July 1, 2025 May 11 was the public launch of Great Circle Group, a new venture uniting industry leaders Electronics Unlimited (EU) and Navtronics with accomplished technology entrepreneurs Damon Tassone and Michael Wexler. The company aims to establish the marine technology industry’s premier national sales and service brand, delivering unparalleled quality and expertise to boat owners and partners nationwide. The formation…

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Global Leaders Launch High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean at UN Ocean Conference in Nice

July 1, 2025 Panama, Canada, and 35 other countries commit to tackling underwater noise pollution to protect marine life During the third UN Ocean Conference (UNOC), Ministers from Panama and Canada joined leaders from 35 other countries to launch the High Ambition Coalition for a Quiet Ocean, the first global political coalition dedicated to reducing harmful ocean…

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Canadian Marine Retailers Association engages with Federal Politicians at NMMA Canada Day on the Hill

From the left: Chris Chapman, Volvo Penta Canada, Chris Hawkins, Yamaha Motor Canada, Patrick Pereira, NMMA Canada, Rick Layzell, Boating Ontario, Rodier Grondin, Princecraft, Krista Sparkes, Smoker Craft Boats, Jan Villem De Jong, Neptunus Yachts, Richard Straka, Mercury Marine, Jesse Davis, Legend Boats, Marie-France Mckinnon, Executive Director of NMMA Canada, Thomas Medri, Regal Boats, Cameron…

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ACEL Power Announces Outstanding Test Results for the New Porrima P111 RIB

July 1, 2025 Vancouver-based ACEL Power Inc., has announced outstanding test results for the new Porrima P111 rigid-inflatable boat (RIB). During recent sea trials, the 5.2 m (17 ft) aluminium centre-console RIB, powered by ACEL’s IE 50™ 50 HP electric outboard and with Lithium Ferro-Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery pack, achieved a max speed of 29 knots while maintaining smooth, no emissions operations. “These trials prove…

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Wind Shift in Ottawa

June 24, 2025 I have just returned from the 2025 NMMA Canada Day on the Hill event where leaders from our industry pressed the government to address important issues that we face. For many in Canada’s marine industry, the biggest headwind has been the imposition of the Luxury Tax on September 1, 2022. Since then,…

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When Your Right to Access Water Depends on Your Postal Code: Provincial Framing Becomes Urgent

June 24, 2025 In this Month of Water in Quebec, the Collectif pour l’accès équitable aux plans d’eau* is calling on the Quebec government to take action in the face of an alarming reality: Quebecers have virtually no access to their rivers, lakes and streams. In an official letter sent this week to the Quebec…

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Newport International Boat Show Is Casting For Newport For New Products Submissions

June 24, 2025 The Newport International Boat Show has announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2025 Newport for New Products (NFNP) Awards Program. In its 19th year and in partnership with three of the leading national marine publications, Cruising World, Sailing World and Yachting magazines, the NFNP program is a highlight of the marine industry, featuring the newest and most exciting products for boating enthusiasts….

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Local Non-Profit’s Program Draws School Group from South Korea

June 24, 2025 This June, the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) welcomed a group of youth visiting from Seoul, South Korea aboard the tall ship, Pacific Swift, for 5 days of sailing BC’s coast. Students embarked on an unforgettable adventure on the Salish Sea, with time before and after their voyage to stay in,…

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Boaters on West Side of Lake of The Woods Now Have 24/7 Help Available

R to L: TowBoatUS Rocky Point and TowBoatUS Lake of the Woods owners Capt. Doug and Melanie Nelson. June 24, 2025 Straddling the U.S.-Canada border, Lake of the Woods is a vast expanse of pristine waters more than 70 miles wide with an incredible 65,000 miles of shoreline and nearly 15,000 islands. The sixth largest lake…

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Details, details…

June 17, 2025 You are welcome to picture me falling on my sword after I explain that the very interesting story we featured last week about tariffs hitting outboard motors from Japan and other Pacific Rim countries, applied to the United States – not Canada. Canada has no tariffs on outboard motors. The story was…

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VoltSafe Executes Large-Scale Deployment with Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

June 17, 2025 VoltSafe Inc. is excited to announce that it has installed its award-winning shore power system, VoltSafe Marine, at every slip at The Wigwam Inn, operated by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC). The RVYC is a prestigious marina operator with multiple sought-after locations. This installation marks the largest full-scale pre-commercial deployment of VoltSafe’s Marina Shore Power solution. Trevor Burgess,…

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Setting the Course for a Strong Future: Andreas Müller and Hanjo Runde Acquire Shares from ‘Aurelius’

June 17, 2025 HanseYachts AG has reached a major milestone: Andreas Müller and Hanjo Runde, CEO of HanseYachts AG, are acquiring the shares of the company’s previous majority shareholder ‘Aurelius’ through their investment companies. The parties have signed a joint Share Purchase Agreement (SPA). Aa a result of this transaction, Andreas Müller will become the new majority shareholder of HanseYachts AG….

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Scania, Viking Showcase Renewable Diesel in Atlantic City Sea Trial

June 17, 2025 MACK ATTACK Vessel Shows Outstanding Efficiency Without Compromise in Performance of Twin 1,150 HP DI16-Liter Scania V8 Engines Running RD99 Sustainable Fuel Scania, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of engines, announced the successful demonstration of the performance and viability of renewable marine diesel fuel in a Viking 48 Convertible powered by twin Scania 1,150 HP DI16-liter…

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NMMA’s Frank Hugelmeyer Elected as the New ICOMIA Board President

June 17, 2025 Following the 59th ICOMIA Annual General Meeting on 29 May 2025, Frank Hugelmeyer, President and CEO of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), was elected the new ICOMIA Board President for a two-year term. Headquartered in Washington D.C., Hugelmeyer has led NMMA since 2019 and advanced the interests of the entire North American recreational boating industry, including the…

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Groupe Beneteau Awarded the “Innovation Team Best Practices” Trophy

June 17, 2025 At the 18th Rencontre Nationale des Directeurs de l’Innovation, Groupe Beneteau was awarded the “Innovation Team Best Practices” trophy for its participation in a groundbreaking industrial alliance aimed at accelerating the transition to a circular marine industry. This award recognizes an ambitious collaborative approach that brings together major industry partners around a concrete innovation:…

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Are You “Tarrified” of Business Planning?

June 10, 2025 I think that many businesses are becoming “tarrified” by the developments coming from the Trump administration and their fear of what might suddenly happen, is causing them to freeze. In other words, they stop ordering for inventory, stop advertising and marketing and maybe stop hiring too. When the future is so uncertain…

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World Ocean Day and North Sails

June 10, 2025 On June 8th, which is World Oceans Day, North Sails joined IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) to protect whales with the updated Whale Alert app—empowering ocean lovers to log sightings, prevent ship strikes, and safeguard our seas. Why Whales Matter Whales are nature’s climate engine—storing carbon and boosting oxygen-producing phytoplankton. As keystone species, they support ecosystems…

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Volunteer For Boat For Hope – June 14, 2025

June 10, 2025 There are two great ways to support 2025 Boat for Hope —by volunteering at Treasure Island or purchasing a Boat Raffle Ticket with incredible odds of winning. After the on-water treasure hunt, our little buccaneers come ashore at Hastings Mill Park (Point Grey Rd.) for an afternoon of carnival-style games, live entertainment, and a BBQ lunch. We’re…

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2025 IBEX Innovation Awards Now Open for Entries

June 10, 2025 The IBEX Innovation Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the recreational boating industry, are now open for entries. This annual program celebrates cutting-edge advancements that shape the future of marine technology and design. From next-generation propulsion systems and sustainable materials to advancements in electronics, safety, and construction methods, the awards recognize the…

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GBL Boat Club: Securing Future Boating Access to Cottages on Southern Georgian Bay

June 10, 2025 Georgian Bay Landing, a trusted marina serving the region for over 60 years, has entered a new chapter. The property has been successfully purchased by a group of dedicated marina users and officially renamed GBL Boat Club. GBL Boat Club, a member-owned, not-for-profit corporation, will start operations at the beginning of 2026. It ensures long-term boat…

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